Tag Archives: weightlifting

As the weather changes, from warm sunny days, to the cold and the snow, are you prepared for Winter? Are you ready to gear up and hit the slopes? If you are the season for Winter Sports is nearly upon us, but did you prepare for the upcoming season? According to the Denver Post and […]

There are all kinds of wearable technologies on the market today; tracking steps, calories, speed, heart rate, velocity, power, etc. We live in a era where technology is king and we are all connected, and at times over connected. But how can you benefit from a strength wearable? Goal Setting: as a former athlete, we […]

Have you spent the summer hiking and biking and do you think you are in good shape for the next season on the snow? It may not be enough… According to the Denver Post and to the University of Denver Strength and Conditioning staff some time spent in the gym is recommended to get ready […]

What’s the correct number of sets and reps you can perform with a certain amount of weight? Prilepin’s chart helps you choose the right weight and number of reps based on percentages of your 1RM. These results come from years of testing by Russian scientists and athletes. There is no fixed amount of reps, but […]

Is your training really effective? Yes, you can track loads reps and sets and train at the right percentage of your 1RM, but that might not be enough. The use of velocity based training has been around since the soviet era, when sport scientist where using linear transducer to evaluate the conditions of shot putters […]